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Looking to travel during Autumn? Check out these beautiful and exotic locations!1. Shexian County
Location: Huangshan, Anhui
The ancient city of Huizhou in Shexian County, together with Lijiang in Yunnan, Pingyao in Shanxi and Langzhong in Sichuan, is one of the the four most well-preserved ancient cities in China. The scenery is basically a fairyland on earth.
2. Hongcun Town
Location: Huangshan, Anhui
On November 30th, 2000, Hongcun was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Hongcun is not only deeply loved by Chinese people, but also its ancient Hui style architecture many foreign tourists linger around, in awe.
3. Tachuan Village
Location: Hongcun town, Huangshan, Anhui
The autumn color of Tachuan is unique in China, and is a favorite among painters and photographers. It is said that anyone who visits will be intoxicated in the fascinating colors.
4. Chengkan
Location: Huangshan, Anhui
Chengkan, formerly known as Longxi, was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 1800 years. Most visitors to Huangshan will take a walk in Chengkan Village, as the area is stunning. It is said that this area is regarded as safe, happy, and auspicious among tourists.
5. Xidi Ancient Town
Location: Huangshan, Anhui
Xidi Ancient Town was founded in 1047 A.D. It is known as the connection between ancient and modern China, and is essentially a museum of Ming & Qing dynasties.
All streets and alleys within Xidi Ancient Town are paved with bluestone. Ancient buildings are made of wood and brick, and are well maintained. The carvings, made of stone and wood are rich and colorful. While, the layout of lanes, streams and buildings is unique.
6. Luzhi Town
Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu
Yongzhi is an ancient Chinese water town with a history of more than 2,500 years. It retains the mellow features of Jiangnan water town: water, bridges, alleys and ancient houses.
7. Shuhe Ancient Town
Location: Lijiang, Yunnan
Shuhe Ancient Town means "Village Under the Peak". It is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang. It was an important post station on Tea-Horse Ancient Road at that time. Now, it has become a beautiful ancient town which features mountains and rivers.
Interestingly enough, the houses within the town are scattered among the beautiful landscape.
8. Jiaju Tibetan Village
Location: Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province
"Jiaju", means "100 families" in Tibetan language. In 2005, Danba Tibetan Village, represented by Jiaju Tibetan Village, was crowned first place, out of six villages in China, in a town-beauty contest. The contest was held by China National Geographic magazine. It features ancient stockades, lively colors, distinctive culture, and folk customs.
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